cfbpeoplespoll Ballot for 2023 Week 3
Ballot Type: Hybrid
Submitted: Sept. 10, 2023, 7:15 p.m.
Overall Rationale: TARP and Talent Composite computer formula balanced out by eye test and on-field results.
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
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| 2 |
Michigan Wolverines
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| 3 |
Texas Longhorns
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Very good win on the road against a talented Alabama team. Capitalized on mistakes and showed control in big moments. |
| 4 |
Florida State Seminoles
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| 5 |
USC Trojans
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| 6 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
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Defense looks good but offense still leaves questions that will need to be answered against a good team like Notre Dame |
| 7 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
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| 8 |
Washington Huskies
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| 9 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Messy game in bad conditions to start. Handled business after weather delay. |
| 10 |
Utah Utes
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Clutch win against a weird Baylor team. Offense needs to show something. |
| 11 |
Oregon Ducks
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| 12 |
Ole Miss Rebels
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Great win on the road against a very talented Tulane team. Looked great on offense and has solid special teams. |
| 13 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Bad loss for defense. Offense looks like it has problems blocking for pass and cannot get running game going. |
| 14 |
LSU Tigers
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| 15 |
Tennessee Volunteers
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| 16 |
Duke Blue Devils
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| 17 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
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Sketchy performance against an always tricky App State team. Minnesota defense will be tough test at home next week, but that’ll provide a better picture of this team’s true talent level. |
| 18 |
Kansas State Wildcats
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Good win against a tough Troy team. |
| 19 |
Oregon State Beavers
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| 20 |
Oklahoma Sooners
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| 21 |
Miami Hurricanes
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Did whatever they wanted on offense against a talented Texas A&M team. The problem for Miami will be consistently putting out good performances against teams they should beat. |
| 22 |
Colorado Buffaloes
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Wore down a tough Nebraska defense and was opportunistic against many Sims mistakes. |
| 23 |
Washington State Cougars
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Good win against a explosive Wisconsin offense. Cam Ward looks like a sneaky Heisman candidate. |
| 24 |
Kansas Jayhawks
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Solid win against a well-coached Illinois team. |
| 25 |
Maryland Terrapins
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Next 10: 26 - Fresno State 27 - Wyoming 28 - UCLA 29 - Clemson 30 - BYU 31 - Iowa 32 - UCF 33 - Kentucky 34 - Tulane 35 - Wake Forrest |
Teams Ranked:
| Rank | Team | Unusualness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Georgia Bulldogs
|
0.00 |
| 2 |
Michigan Wolverines
|
0.00 |
| 3 |
Texas Longhorns
|
0.00 |
| 4 |
Florida State Seminoles
|
0.00 |
| 5 |
USC Trojans
|
0.00 |
| 6 |
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
0.00 |
| 7 |
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
0.00 |
| 8 |
Washington Huskies
|
0.00 |
| 9 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
|
0.00 |
| 10 |
Utah Utes
|
0.00 |
| 11 |
Oregon Ducks
|
0.00 |
| 12 |
Ole Miss Rebels
|
0.37 |
| 13 |
Alabama Crimson Tide
|
0.00 |
| 14 |
LSU Tigers
|
0.49 |
| 15 |
Tennessee Volunteers
|
0.00 |
| 16 |
Duke Blue Devils
|
0.00 |
| 17 |
North Carolina Tar Heels
|
0.00 |
| 18 |
Kansas State Wildcats
|
0.00 |
| 19 |
Oregon State Beavers
|
-0.12 |
| 20 |
Oklahoma Sooners
|
0.00 |
| 21 |
Miami Hurricanes
|
0.00 |
| 22 |
Colorado Buffaloes
|
-0.05 |
| 23 |
Washington State Cougars
|
0.00 |
| 24 |
Kansas Jayhawks
|
0.02 |
| 25 |
Maryland Terrapins
|
0.02 |
UCLA Bruins
Iowa Hawkeyes